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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister — Andy Burnham Bid Triggers Pound Drop to 2026 Low

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader, clearing the path for newly elected MP Andy Burnham to seek the top job after winning the Makerfield by-election. The British pound fell to a 2026 low on fiscal policy uncertainty as a leadership contest begins, with nominations opening July 9. The political transition adds a fresh layer of global risk for US investors already weighing a hawkish Fed and Middle East diplomacy this week.

Dollar Weakness Intensifies as Currency Markets Position for Fed Policy Pivot

The U.S. Dollar Index fell to its lowest level this month as traders increased bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts following weaker-than-expected labor market revisions. The Japanese yen strengthened for a fourth consecutive day amid growing expectations the Bank of Japan will maintain its hawkish stance and potentially raise rates in April.

U.S. Dollar Eyes Weekly Gain Amid Global FX Flows

The U.S. dollar is on track for its strongest weekly performance in nearly a month as safe-haven flows and policy expectations bolster the currency. Amid broader equity sell-offs and shifts in central bank leadership expectations, the greenback’s gains underscore its role as a hedge asset while traders weigh potential interest rate trajectories.

Global Markets Grapple With Geopolitical Shockwaves As Investors Eye Davos

Global financial markets experienced pronounced volatility on January 21, 2026, as geopolitical tensions rippled across asset classes and investors tuned in to developments at the World Economic Forum in Davos. U.S. equities and major overseas stock indexes saw broad-based declines following renewed tariff rhetoric related to Greenland, while safe-haven assets such as gold surged to record highs. Treasury yields shifted, currencies fluctuated, and risk appetite was notably diminished.